Personally Rob I think happiness is the yardstick of succsess. A quote I love......! "Love what you do and you'll never do a days work" I've been in the grounds maintenance business for several years. I love the work but hated 80% of my sites when I worked for employers! I've started my own business and now I choose my work and love going to work everyday! I wish I had the confidence to do this 20 years ago!
Hi Rob, I've been following you for some time now, and I've just watched this video, I have to say there is some very good advice here to others that want to start there own business I wish someone had gave me this advice before I took the plunge in 2018. I started up by working after work for a few customers and then advertised in three areas in shop windows, I now have to confess to taking six and a half weeks off on the sick before I gave my notice in and I've never looked back, now I cannot believe looking back how I did it, I went out with and electric mower and strimmer 😂 I never had a leaf blower for two years I must admit that I soon brought a petrol mower a push rear roller 🙈 two years I used this for, looking back now I know why I lost so much weight to cut a long story short anyone who's new to this needs someone like you to point them into the right direction regarding equipment that they need and the motivation that's required, have a good new year Rob I'm looking forward to all the videos you post and to see your new second hand mower. Ps I have all the right equipment now to make my life easier
Hello Gary. Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment. I genuinely appreciate it and I hope that your business is a huge success. All the best. Rob.
Just discovered you, I started my gardening bussiness full time this January and haven't looked back yet, I follow a few gardeners on UA-cam but I like that you are down to earth and watching every penny, thanks for all your advice 👍
Good to see you back again in 2022 Rob! "There's plenty of work out there for everyone".... until everyone starts doing / taking your work. I'd be careful for what you wish for mate. I know we won't ever see eye to eye on this one. But that's okay. Each to there own I guess.
Hello Gary. I live in the North East, a mixed bag of working class and well off individuals. If you get your marketing right, ie Facebook Business Page, website, google business page, yell.com free line, google maps. The phone will ring. Turn up in a uniform smart in appearance and the work will follow. You need to be a bit more positive. I bet your wife tells you that. 😂 All the best.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices No mate. My Mrs just tells me to shut up most of the time. 😁 The point I was making, if anyone or everyone follows your advice, as mentioned in your video and reply to me (above⬆️) then there won't be "enough work for everyone" anymore and you may find it hits you in the pocket harder than you think.
Not much risk of that. County I work Derbyshire is 20% pensioners. And only increasing. That being said don’t want no geordies or smoggies moving in on my turf 😃
Been doing gardening and pressure washing working out of my nissan note hatchback around my job road marking 7 days a week. Debt is a bstrd. Dying to get a van so i can go out on my own full time.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices got a van, new mower and pressure washer, still sort of working low key, i have no idea how to go about being a legit buisness and not being nervous about advertising or taxes
Hi Rob, I've just discovered your channel and really appreciate your honesty and openness. I'm in a job at the moment but feeling really under appreciated and ready now to take the plunge into starting a gardening business. Unfortunately my current job is really long hours so I couldn't do both so this video has been very helpful with managing my expectations. You've gained a new subscriber and I look forward to watching more of your videos. Many thanks, Alan
I really like your attitude, so humble and yet honestly helpfull. Motivational to want to help people etc. Im going to start landscaping and property maintenance and needed some advice on where to start. So thanks im going to follow your steps from advertising and branding etc. Going to get cracking. Thanks!
Hi Maxwell, great video brother, it's been really helpful in guiding me on starting my own lawn care business, do you have any videos on how to price jobs?
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices your channel has done really well last year, all the best for 2022. I'm sat here myself making at the moment editng similar video
Happy new year Rob. Yes you got to enjoy your work above all or you won't get anywhere. Always buy brand new in my opinion. It can be false economy buying second hand and look after your machines. Look after your mower and your mower will look after you 😁
Happy new year to you Carl. I agree , if you can afford to do it but new. Going to add the Lawnflite Pro 553HRS-PROHS Lawn Mower High Speed Rear Roller to my equipment. Loved your video using it.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices great to hear mate. They are on the heavy side but you will soon get used to pivoting them on the roller when you turn 👍
gday mate . Rob all the best to you and your family . Great Video and you nailed this one great advice young fellow . Success isn’t how many customers how big you are or how many employees you have it’s what you said “ love the job make a living and enjoying being your own boss “ mate loving your journey and looking forward to more . and yes Rob I am getting on a new vid have many request how. to tackle a residential lawn mow from start to finish so we are working on that as we speak lol ..Have a few to make on the doing side of things this year and credit my inspiration to make the videos to you Rob ..
Hello Jeff, happy new year my friend. I hope your well and enjoying the sunshine. Thanks for your kind words. Looking forward to seeing your new videos. All the best.👍🏻
Just subscribed whilst sitting here in Majorca on my hols! Run my own fire protection electrical business covering Scotland & the north east of England, but I’m a lawn lover at heart. Would love to do that for a living. Great little channel and I can tell Rob looks as honest as the day is long. Look forward to watching the rest of your videos here in windy Alcudia
Also a Gateshead resident and my small lawn looks like it needs cutting now. I know it’s to early but with this mild weather it be 6 inches high by time I normally start in March. Ps. Low fell posher than darras hall 🤣
Hi rob,really enjoy your videos mate. Ive always wanted to set up a gardening business as its something ive always enjoyed. Ive been saving the penny's ready to buy my tools/van for a 2024 start my biggest worry is not getting the work and pricing jobs up,because i can be guilty of ripping myself off😬 im quite handy regards fencing and small patio jobs to help me through the winter months. Any advice would be greatly appreciated thankyou
hi rob, you mentioned am i successful the answer is yes. as a business you can cut 100 lawns a week every week from different customers thats not success its when your customers come back to you thats success.
I've been in the wrong job for years but always had gardening as a massive hobby and an allotment. Looking for a place to start in the gardening field of work and thankfully came across your channel 😀👍
Good advice pal. I’m surprised you had trouble with the Hayter 48 Pro as that is my favourite mower. It’s the mower I still use today after buying it 10 years ago although I only have a handful of customers now after winding the business down.
Well done Rob. Seems like your very happy with life at the moment. You've built up a nice business for yourself. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Take care and hope you have a great 2022 season. 🍃💰 Paudie.
Hi Rob I’ve just found your videos absolutely spot on! I’ve always been hesitant to get started due to many reason but you have answered so many of my questions. I’m definitely going to get started. Keep up the content 👌🏻
Hi Rob, what a fantastic channel, I have subscribed. Loving all the content, there are not enough people in the world like you! Question, should I run with just Public Liability Insurance or also have Professional Indemnity Insurance? Thank you
Hi Rob good to see you back, looking through some vlogs this week i saw to commented on a guy in oz..... love your honestly 💓 and looking forward to the forthcoming season. Good to see you supporting the youngsters trying to make a future for themselves and that you're supporting them. Looking to your next comments.
Hi rob hope you had a good Christmas and new year? Have you put your prices up this 2022 you said you were. Have you lost any customer because of this. I haven’t told my customers yet but the start of 2022 I going to charge a little more. Glad you you putting videos on again.
Hello Carl, I haven’t put my prices up yet. I will message every customer early February informing them of the price increase. I may lose a few , it’s my aim to drop a few , problem customers and try to replace with better , nicer customers.
Happy New Year Rob, hope you and your family had a great Christmas. As you say communication and doing what you say you will, when you say you will goes a long way. Enjoying what you do and earning enough to pay the bills makes you very successful!
Hi Rob, enjoying your channel. I am retiring from my existing job and looking to start my own gardening business. You said you would not touch a rear roller mower, are you able to expand why? I use a rear roller on my own lawn as I like the finish with the stripes. Learning so much from you. Keep it up. I’m in the planning phase at the moment. Cliff.
Hello Cliff, rear roller mowers are much heavier and cut shorter, not as versatile as a four wheel. Some gardens are quite rough and a rear roller isn’t enough. I am doing a video on the subject soon. Good luck with your business, let me know how you get on.
Great video Rob, best wishes for 2022, hope your weed n feed venture goes well👍 I think their are many in the NHS that aren't happy, not a surprise when you think of the stress and workload they have been under, especially in the last couple of years. A generous pay rise would have shown their dedication has been appreciated, but that didn't happen...🙄
Happy new year Rob. Good to see you back here. You mentioned you didn’t get on well with the Hayter 48 pro? Could you tell me why this was? I was looking at buying one this year, the newest model with the Honda 170 engine. Cheers, all the best, Dave
Hello David. The Hayter is great when the weather is dry and you have a perfect lawn. For me it wasn’t versatile enough. Hence I got rid and bought the Honda hrx 537. All the best. 👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Thanks for replying Rob. That makes sense. I currently use a 4 wheel HRX too, the smaller 476. It’s been super reliable for 2.5 years, but I find the finish inconsistent in the wet, as it seems to have insufficient lift to stand the flattened grass up for cutting. Thanks, Dave
@@davidkennard2246 Hi David, Honda lawnmower design is very poor for wet grass collection. Better buying a mower for the wet days, Stihl, Husqvarna, Etesia and weibang with the highlift blade all are good at wet grass collection. Forgot to add, Massport mowers are completely open at the back so no chute to clog with wet grass.
Reference marketing, a wise man once told me “if you don’t advertise it’s like winking at the pretty girl in the disco when the light go off for the smooch. You know what you’re doing but no one else does”
Good honest video. HNY Rob. How’s the plans going for offering lawn care? have you taken your PA1&6 and have you purchased a scarifier yet? Hope 2022 is a good one 👍
Thanks for watching and your comment. PA1 and 6 course in March. Ordered a new scarifier, waiting for it do be delivered. Haven’t pushed the weed and feed, been ill and now busy, I need to get my finger out. 👍🏻
Hello Lewis, it certainly is. Make sure your mover is small enough to get in and out of the car or You will sicken yourself. Good luck with your business and let me know how you get on. 👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Hi mate thankyou I certainly will let you know your videos have helped me so much if my journey is anything like yours It's a success. 👍
Another cracking video rob. Just off topic a little. Have you seen the Honda cobra mowers? I have just bought a rear roller one. They are built like a tank and half the price of a Honda in house mower.
I am a sole trader, being a limited company does have its benefits but needs more work regarding accounts etc. Speak to an accountant for advice, my knowledge is limited pardon the pun. All the best and thanks for watching.
How do you buy materials like seeds, soils etc and put it on an invoice etc. I'm struggling to think about the money aspect of it. Do you get the customer to pay for the materials. Or do you buy with you money and get them to pay you back on the invoice
That depends. Ring a few local firms , they should give you a free initial assessment/ interview regarding your business. Anything from £150 to £300 per year depending on the complexity of your business. All the best and good luck.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Ok thank you Rob. Your UA-cam channel is really good, it gives me motivation and lots of knowledge, I have a car, business cards, tools, oils, etc, just need to have a good go on my garden for the first cut of the year then I’ll start posting my cards through some letter boxes
I’ve just done 5 hours and very tired. How do you manage tea and lunch breaks throughout the day and pacing your energy levels so you(or anyone) don’t overdo it??
Hi Rob. Been gardening for nearly 30 yrs. Just wanted to say grass/ hedge cutting and tidying is NOT gardening. It is garden or grounds maintenance. I started through business link and my mentor had to show me the difference. Now I do gardening and grounds maintenance . Until you can tell the difference between a pelargonium and a geranium etc most "gardeners" just maintain . Since I started maintaining, I have on the job experience of working in clients greenhouses (not the average 6by6 ones) of taking cuttings, of all types. I maintained a veg garden and orchard ( standards and espaliers) before the internet by reading books. Plant and tree identification is key too. I had gone to agri college to further this, also knowing what time of year depending on species to prune is vital too. I.e clematis........... This is not a dig at you, just wanted to share what I know ! As for advertising, I have only worked by word of mouth, my work is of quality that I need not to advertise. (This is not a brag it's just down to being honest with clients and doing quality work) and spending time over a coffee talking to clients even if I'm late to next job. As for google............ Wait for the calls and emails wanting payments to raise you in the search bar...........🙄 they found me not other way round ! Any how, catch ye later 👍
Thank you for taking the time to write your comment. I agree with some of what you say, however, when starting out you need to start somewhere. Where you are, isn’t realistic or relevant to someone new like myself. My channel is about starting and running a gardening business. Trying to offer advice relevant to my journey. Thanks.
I’m sorry but I could not go past and Ignore this comment…. I’m also a gardener of prestige knowledge… and I need to raise some points with you… Firstly, lawn and edging and cleaning is as much as a garden duty as it is to dig bulbs, feed lawn, seed plants, plants re allocation, cutting back, re-shaping, even growing veg. It’s all gardening and horticulture…. Secondly, you say you need to know the names of the plants and bla bla bla… well, I have worked in all season gardens exotic gardens inside private mansions (I’m sure with your years of experience you know what a all season exotic garden is) and I have worked with people that know almost little to nothing in gardening.. and in 2 seconds nowadays they can identify a plant with an app and deal with that same plant just like someone would that knows the name of the plant… I don’t have a business my self anymore, as I make much more money working for my private client. One client is all I have, but I have a 45 acre land, with a all season exotic garden, private forest , huge greenhouse with 30 vegetable beds where I grow everything including herbs…. I’m not gonna go into who I work or bla bla.. but i just want to say that you came here almost shaming this man saying basically he doesn’t do gardening when in fact he does…. Oh by the way, I’m a graduated physicist… but have no solid qualifications in gardening….. still look after a place that was designed by a previous flower show winner… I could go on and bla bla but no point. Only point I have is - keep up Max, and if you ever get stuck with something you can always reply here and we find a way to contact eachother. Keep up the honesty and ignore low ignorant people with little to low kindness. Big hugs from Windsor.
@@wealthgrowthtips2815 little to low kindness? i bet you had participation medals on your sports day ........ sometimes you have to face the truth, no matter if its brutal or feels wrong. cutting grass and hedges does not make you a gardener like you say you are a "physicist". your knowledge means nothing here, i was pointing out grass cutting etc. is not gardening but grounds maintenance, (i started on my local council you sound bitter that you cant emulate your previous show winner)........ since 94 i have been in business, only ever lost a client through death or moving away.........i still stand by what i say. i started via my local council doing "grounds maintenance" (not gardening) of parks, splays and greens. i also have clients of merit. and one client i have has a site of special scientific interest with limitation of my work and is mod property linked to stonehenge. (with rare orchids) i listened, but you are wrong in terminology. this is the reason why i unfollowed this site, and others. 28 years later i am not going to take advice from a physicist, like you are not going to take advice from a gardener.............lol ! but have a great day !
Personally Rob I think happiness is the yardstick of succsess. A quote I love......! "Love what you do and you'll never do a days work" I've been in the grounds maintenance business for several years. I love the work but hated 80% of my sites when I worked for employers! I've started my own business and now I choose my work and love going to work everyday! I wish I had the confidence to do this 20 years ago!
Brilliant 🤩
Hi Rob, I've been following you for some time now, and I've just watched this video, I have to say there is some very good advice here to others that want to start there own business I wish someone had gave me this advice before I took the plunge in 2018.
I started up by working after work for a few customers and then advertised in three areas in shop windows, I now have to confess to taking six and a half weeks off on the sick before I gave my notice in and I've never looked back, now I cannot believe looking back how I did it, I went out with and electric mower and strimmer 😂 I never had a leaf blower for two years I must admit that I soon brought a petrol mower a push rear roller 🙈 two years I used this for, looking back now I know why I lost so much weight to cut a long story short anyone who's new to this needs someone like you to point them into the right direction regarding equipment that they need and the motivation that's required, have a good new year Rob I'm looking forward to all the videos you post and to see your new second hand mower.
Ps I have all the right equipment now to make my life easier
Hello Gary.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment.
I genuinely appreciate it and I hope that your business is a huge success.
All the best.
Rob.
Cracking video very interesting be happy in your job is most important.👍
Absolutely. Thanks Ian.
Happy new year it's June 2024 big up from Scotland 🎉
Thank you . All the best.
You’re ‘happy’ you love what you do, you wouldn’t change a thing, that my friend right there is ‘SUCCESSFUL’!! Well Done 👍
Thank you for your kind words. All the best from Newcastle.
Just discovered you, I started my gardening bussiness full time this January and haven't looked back yet, I follow a few gardeners on UA-cam but I like that you are down to earth and watching every penny, thanks for all your advice 👍
Thanks for watching, good luck with your business in 2022. Let me know how you get on.
Great video, seeing it a year plus later… interesting ref the lawnmowers you’ve had and that the pro Honda is the way to go.
I do like Honda. All the best.
Fab video fm lady in surrey hills
Thanks for watching and your comment. 👍🏻
thanks again Rob
New year...spring equinox
Hey Rob your a legend you lad!I'm go get you a pint in one day.
Thanks Glen, appreciate your comment.👍🏻
Good to see you back again in 2022 Rob!
"There's plenty of work out there for everyone".... until everyone starts doing / taking your work.
I'd be careful for what you wish for mate.
I know we won't ever see eye to eye on this one. But that's okay. Each to there own I guess.
Hello Gary.
I live in the North East, a mixed bag of working class and well off individuals.
If you get your marketing right, ie Facebook Business Page, website, google business page, yell.com free line, google maps.
The phone will ring.
Turn up in a uniform smart in appearance and the work will follow.
You need to be a bit more positive. I bet your wife tells you that. 😂
All the best.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices No mate. My Mrs just tells me to shut up most of the time. 😁
The point I was making, if anyone or everyone follows your advice, as mentioned in your video and reply to me (above⬆️) then there won't be "enough work for everyone" anymore and you may find it hits you in the pocket harder than you think.
Fingers crossed that there won’t be 500 new gardeners start up in the north east and north west this year.
We are the only daft ones to do that.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices true. 😁🤣
Not much risk of that. County I work Derbyshire is 20% pensioners. And only increasing. That being said don’t want no geordies or smoggies moving in on my turf 😃
Your an absolute gem thank you
Thanks Hames. All the best.
Been doing gardening and pressure washing working out of my nissan note hatchback around my job road marking 7 days a week. Debt is a bstrd. Dying to get a van so i can go out on my own full time.
Keep moving forward. Good luck with your business. 👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices got a van, new mower and pressure washer, still sort of working low key, i have no idea how to go about being a legit buisness and not being nervous about advertising or taxes
Mate your videos are great am 28 bin landscapeing/maintenance an groundwork’s since I was 18 now thinking it’s time to find my own 2 feet 🦶👍
Good for you, I wish you well with your business.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices any pointer or tips would be much appreciated 👍
Charge a decent price, know your worth, invest in good equipment.
All the best.
@@jackw9920 I have gone for it lads cheers for your comments onwards and upwards 👍
What an ace guy. so helpful forthcoming and informative. Good content keep it coming. Sub’D. Thankyou ✌🏽❤️🇬🇧
Thank you and welcome to the channel.👍🏻
love listening to your vids and im going to take the plunge in march 2024. your advice and tips are great
Good luck!! Go for it. All the best.
Hi Rob, I've just discovered your channel and really appreciate your honesty and openness. I'm in a job at the moment but feeling really under appreciated and ready now to take the plunge into starting a gardening business. Unfortunately my current job is really long hours so I couldn't do both so this video has been very helpful with managing my expectations. You've gained a new subscriber and I look forward to watching more of your videos. Many thanks, Alan
Thanks Alan. Good luck with your business. Let me know how you get on.👍🏻
Absolute legend! I’ve just started my business this year and your advice is very appreciated 😁🍀
Thank you . Good luck with your business.
I really like your attitude, so humble and yet honestly helpfull. Motivational to want to help people etc. Im going to start landscaping and property maintenance and needed some advice on where to start. So thanks im going to follow your steps from advertising and branding etc. Going to get cracking. Thanks!
Go for it! All the best.
Hi Maxwell, great video brother, it's been really helpful in guiding me on starting my own lawn care business, do you have any videos on how to price jobs?
I think so, have a look through. Lots of people have asked the same question.
I may do an updated version. All the best.
Congrats on the 4k, well done
Thank you Robbie, means a great deal coming from yourself.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices your channel has done really well last year, all the best for 2022. I'm sat here myself making at the moment editng similar video
Thanks Robbie, all the best to you .👍🏻
Great video pal. 🤙🏻
Thanks very much. All the best.
💪🏽🇬🇧👍🏽 wishing you a great 2022
Thanks very much, all the best to you. 👍🏻
Have a great 2022 Rob,down here in the southwest the lawns had their first cut this week for 2022.
Thanks Keith, all the best to you. It’s still too cold up north.
Happy New Year, Rob, I have literally just been re-watching some of your previous videos, so delighted when your notification popped up!
Thanks Tony , happy new year to you.👍🏻
Happy new year Rob. Yes you got to enjoy your work above all or you won't get anywhere. Always buy brand new in my opinion. It can be false economy buying second hand and look after your machines. Look after your mower and your mower will look after you 😁
Happy new year to you Carl. I agree , if you can afford to do it but new.
Going to add the Lawnflite Pro 553HRS-PROHS Lawn Mower High Speed Rear Roller to my equipment. Loved your video using it.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices great to hear mate. They are on the heavy side but you will soon get used to pivoting them on the roller when you turn 👍
Thanks Carl.👍🏻
Happy New year Rob, glad to see you in better health than last time. All the best for 2022. 👍
Great video Rob. Very helpful and informative video.
Thanks for watching and your comment James. All the best.👍
gday mate . Rob all the best to you and your family . Great Video and you nailed this one great advice young fellow . Success isn’t how many customers how big you are or how many employees you have it’s what you said “ love the job make a living and enjoying being your own boss “ mate loving your journey and looking forward to more . and yes Rob I am getting on a new vid have many request how. to tackle a residential lawn mow from start to finish so we are working on that as we speak lol ..Have a few to make on the doing side of things this year and credit my inspiration to make the videos to you Rob ..
Hello Jeff, happy new year my friend. I hope your well and enjoying the sunshine. Thanks for your kind words. Looking forward to seeing your new videos. All the best.👍🏻
Just subscribed whilst sitting here in Majorca on my hols! Run my own fire protection electrical business covering Scotland & the north east of England, but I’m a lawn lover at heart. Would love to do that for a living. Great little channel and I can tell Rob looks as honest as the day is long. Look forward to watching the rest of your videos here in windy Alcudia
Thanks for watching and your comment Mark. Enjoy the sunshine ☀️.
Great update. Happy New Year. I just cut a lawn this morning in Cornwall… never stops growing
Thanks for watching and your comment. Enjoy the warm weather that Cornwall offers.👍🏻
Looking well Rob
Thanks Mark , all the best. 👍🏻
Also a Gateshead resident and my small lawn looks like it needs cutting now. I know it’s to early but with this mild weather it be 6 inches high by time I normally start in March. Ps. Low fell posher than darras hall 🤣
Thanks for watching and your comment Graeme. All the best.👍🏻
Great motivation for the gardening year ahead 💪🏼
Thank you .👍🏻
Hi rob,really enjoy your videos mate. Ive always wanted to set up a gardening business as its something ive always enjoyed. Ive been saving the penny's ready to buy my tools/van for a 2024 start my biggest worry is not getting the work and pricing jobs up,because i can be guilty of ripping myself off😬 im quite handy regards fencing and small patio jobs to help me through the winter months. Any advice would be greatly appreciated thankyou
Charge the right price, not too cheap. Get your marketing right, done a video on this. Keep moving forward. All the best.
Happy New Year for 2022. Stay safe and take care.
Thank you. All the very best.👍🏻
Really great advice. Very motivating. Happy new year. Thanks Rob
Thanks Adam, always appreciate your comments.👍🏻
Hi Rob,great to see you back🙏👍
Thanks Jeremy, appreciate your comment. All the best.👍🏻
hi rob, you mentioned am i successful the answer is yes. as a business you can cut 100 lawns a week every week from different customers thats not success its when your customers come back to you thats success.
Great comment, thanks Allen.👍🏻
Another great video Rob, you always talk a lot of sense. Keep up the good work and don't change.
Thanks for watching and your comment, all the best.👍🏻
Good to see you Rob
Thanks Wayne, all the best.👍🏻
You too Rob
I've been in the wrong job for years but always had gardening as a massive hobby and an allotment. Looking for a place to start in the gardening field of work and thankfully came across your channel 😀👍
Thanks for your comment James. All the best.👍🏻
Good advice pal. I’m surprised you had trouble with the Hayter 48 Pro as that is my favourite mower. It’s the mower I still use today after buying it 10 years ago although I only have a handful of customers now after winding the business down.
The new Hayter wasn’t versatile enough. I found that the Honda hrx was a better allrounder. I am now looking or a good 21 inch rear roller mower.👍🏻
Happy New year Rob .another good video sharing how you got started .correct in all you were saying
Thanks Colin . All the very best to you. 👍🏻
Well done Rob. Seems like your very happy with life at the moment. You've built up a nice business for yourself.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Take care and hope you have a great 2022 season. 🍃💰
Paudie.
Thanks for watching and your comment. Happy new year, here is to a great 2022.
happy new year mate
Thanks Philip, all the best to you.
Happy new year matey
Thanks David, all the best. 👍🏻
Great video,,great content 💯👍
Thanks Mark appreciate your comment. All the best.👍🏻
Hi Rob I’ve just found your videos absolutely spot on! I’ve always been hesitant to get started due to many reason but you have answered so many of my questions. I’m definitely going to get started. Keep up the content 👌🏻
Thanks Ryan. Appreciate your comment. Good luck and let me know how you get on.👍🏻
Good video 🙂👍good to see you back
Thank you, it’s good to be back.👍🏻
Your great
Great advice for anyone who is thinking of starting up !!
Just watch this man
Rob is the man 👍👍✋
Thanks Martin appreciate your kind words.
Im packing up my garden business up this year,just fed up with the whole thing and had enough.
Sorry to hear that Andy, I wish you well for the future. Let me know how you get on. Take care.👍🏻
Happy new year mate….I see it that if u r happy then u r successful 👍
Thanks David, all the best to you.👍🏻
Hi Rob, what a fantastic channel, I have subscribed. Loving all the content, there are not enough people in the world like you! Question, should I run with just Public Liability Insurance or also have Professional Indemnity Insurance? Thank you
Thanks for watching and your comment Gary. I only have public liability insurance which I thought was enough. I am not an expert though. All the best.
Hi Rob good to see you back, looking through some vlogs this week i saw to commented on a guy in oz..... love your honestly 💓 and looking forward to the forthcoming season. Good to see you supporting the youngsters trying to make a future for themselves and that you're supporting them. Looking to your next comments.
Thanks Colin, I am enjoying the journey. All the best for 2022.
Great Video Rob keep up good work mate
Thanks Phil, appreciate your kind words. 👍🏻
Happy new year Rob.Love watching your videos 👍👍
Thanks very much, all the best to you.👍🏻
Legend Rob. Have a great 2022 mate.
Thanks for watching and your comment, all the very best.👍🏻
Great advice there Rob, all the best for your business this year 👍🏾
Thanks Jordan, appreciated.👍🏻
Happy New Year! 🙂
Happy new year Erik. 👍🏻
Hi rob hope you had a good Christmas and new year? Have you put your prices up this 2022 you said you were. Have you lost any customer because of this. I haven’t told my customers yet but the start of 2022 I going to charge a little more. Glad you you putting videos on again.
Hello Carl, I haven’t put my prices up yet.
I will message every customer early February informing them of the price increase.
I may lose a few , it’s my aim to drop a few , problem customers and try to replace with better , nicer customers.
Happy New Year Rob, hope you and your family had a great Christmas. As you say communication and doing what you say you will, when you say you will goes a long way. Enjoying what you do and earning enough to pay the bills makes you very successful!
Thanks Ched, all the best for 2022.
Legend mate. Inspiring
Thanks Adam appreciate your kind words.
Great to have your vlogs to look forward to again Rob 👍
Thanks very much, all the best.
Hi Rob, enjoying your channel. I am retiring from my existing job and looking to start my own gardening business. You said you would not touch a rear roller mower, are you able to expand why? I use a rear roller on my own lawn as I like the finish with the stripes. Learning so much from you. Keep it up. I’m in the planning phase at the moment. Cliff.
Hello Cliff, rear roller mowers are much heavier and cut shorter, not as versatile as a four wheel. Some gardens are quite rough and a rear roller isn’t enough. I am doing a video on the subject soon. Good luck with your business, let me know how you get on.
Great video Rob, best wishes for 2022, hope your weed n feed venture goes well👍
I think their are many in the NHS that aren't happy, not a surprise when you think of the stress and workload they have been under, especially in the last couple of years. A generous pay rise would have shown their dedication has been appreciated, but that didn't happen...🙄
Your so right. Thanks for watching and your comment. All the best.👍🏻
U smoke d grass yeh Rob?😋
Definitely not.👍🏻
Happy new year Rob. Good to see you back here. You mentioned you didn’t get on well with the Hayter 48 pro? Could you tell me why this was? I was looking at buying one this year, the newest model with the Honda 170 engine. Cheers, all the best, Dave
Hello David.
The Hayter is great when the weather is dry and you have a perfect lawn.
For me it wasn’t versatile enough. Hence I got rid and bought the Honda hrx 537.
All the best. 👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Thanks for replying Rob. That makes sense. I currently use a 4 wheel HRX too, the smaller 476. It’s been super reliable for 2.5 years, but I find the finish inconsistent in the wet, as it seems to have insufficient lift to stand the flattened grass up for cutting.
Thanks, Dave
@@davidkennard2246 Hi David, Honda lawnmower design is very poor for wet grass collection. Better buying a mower for the wet days, Stihl, Husqvarna, Etesia and weibang with the highlift blade all are good at wet grass collection. Forgot to add, Massport mowers are completely open at the back so no chute to clog with wet grass.
Reference marketing, a wise man once told me “if you don’t advertise it’s like winking at the pretty girl in the disco when the light go off for the smooch. You know what you’re doing but no one else does”
A great comment Nigel, your right marketing is extremely important. 👍🏻
Good honest video. HNY Rob. How’s the plans going for offering lawn care? have you taken your PA1&6 and have you purchased a scarifier yet? Hope 2022 is a good one 👍
Thanks for watching and your comment.
PA1 and 6 course in March.
Ordered a new scarifier, waiting for it do be delivered.
Haven’t pushed the weed and feed, been ill and now busy, I need to get my finger out.
👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 👍 which scarifier did you go for?
The stihl rl 540. 👍🏻
Hi mate loving the videos just a question I'm starting out do you think it's possible to start out with a car and save up for a van?
Hello Lewis, it certainly is. Make sure your mover is small enough to get in and out of the car or You will sicken yourself.
Good luck with your business and let me know how you get on. 👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Hi mate thankyou I certainly will let you know your videos have helped me so much if my journey is anything like yours It's a success. 👍
Thanks Lewis, all the best.
Bits n pieces till March, git a mate starting out, so passing a few jobs to him. Can't be bothered.
Thanks for watching Derek. All the best.
Another cracking video rob. Just off topic a little. Have you seen the Honda cobra mowers? I have just bought a rear roller one. They are built like a tank and half the price of a Honda in house mower.
I have seen the Honda Cobra mowers, I am looking to buy a Lawnflite Pro 553HRS-PROHS Lawn Mower High Speed Rear Roller.
Thanks 🙏.
Same mower different badge
Great videos 👍 just one question, are you sole trader or limited company?? What is best for a gardener starting out ??
I am a sole trader, being a limited company does have its benefits but needs more work regarding accounts etc.
Speak to an accountant for advice, my knowledge is limited pardon the pun. All the best and thanks for watching.
How do you buy materials like seeds, soils etc and put it on an invoice etc. I'm struggling to think about the money aspect of it. Do you get the customer to pay for the materials.
Or do you buy with you money and get them to pay you back on the invoice
I buy them before the job then bill the customer after including labour. All the best.
I’m looking to start in February but how much is an accountant please Rob?
That depends. Ring a few local firms , they should give you a free initial assessment/ interview regarding your business. Anything from £150 to £300 per year depending on the complexity of your business.
All the best and good luck.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Ok thank you Rob. Your UA-cam channel is really good, it gives me motivation and lots of knowledge, I have a car, business cards, tools, oils, etc, just need to have a good go on my garden for the first cut of the year then I’ll start posting my cards through some letter boxes
I’ve just done 5 hours and very tired. How do you manage tea and lunch breaks throughout the day and pacing your energy levels so you(or anyone) don’t overdo it??
Thanks for watching and your comment. I do take regular breaks and try not to push too hard especially at the beginning of the season. All the best.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices thanks 🙏
Is it best to buy all your equipment after you've set up your business to save on tax?
I would , that’s what I did.
Speak to a local accountant, they will be able to give you expert advice.
Thanks, will do👌
Finding your videos very useful and interesting,always informative and enjoyable to watch .
Thank you
Got all the tools just I can’t afford a van
I started off using the boot of the wife’s motor. Good luck.
My gardener just uses his car, think he's got an estate car, ample room for his mover, Strimmer, blower and other tools.
My customers wont let me start cutting til March,i lost 3 jobs because they knew i havent had the covid vaccine.luckily ive replaced them.
We live in a free world. You take care.👍🏻
At least you haven't got myocarditis 👍🏻😂
Hi Rob. Been gardening for nearly 30 yrs. Just wanted to say grass/ hedge cutting and tidying is NOT gardening.
It is garden or grounds maintenance.
I started through business link and my mentor had to show me the difference. Now I do gardening and grounds maintenance .
Until you can tell the difference between a pelargonium and a geranium etc most "gardeners" just maintain .
Since I started maintaining, I have on the job experience of working in clients greenhouses (not the average 6by6 ones) of taking cuttings, of all types.
I maintained a veg garden and orchard ( standards and espaliers) before the internet by reading books.
Plant and tree identification is key too. I had gone to agri college to further this, also knowing what time of year depending on species to prune is vital too.
I.e clematis...........
This is not a dig at you, just wanted to share what I know !
As for advertising, I have only worked by word of mouth, my work is of quality that I need not to advertise. (This is not a brag it's just down to being honest with clients and doing quality work) and spending time over a coffee talking to clients even if I'm late to next job.
As for google............ Wait for the calls and emails wanting payments to raise you in the search bar...........🙄 they found me not other way round !
Any how, catch ye later 👍
Thank you for taking the time to write your comment.
I agree with some of what you say, however, when starting out you need to start somewhere. Where you are, isn’t realistic or relevant to someone new like myself.
My channel is about starting and running a gardening business. Trying to offer advice relevant to my journey.
Thanks.
I’m sorry but I could not go past and Ignore this comment…. I’m also a gardener of prestige knowledge… and I need to raise some points with you…
Firstly, lawn and edging and cleaning is as much as a garden duty as it is to dig bulbs, feed lawn, seed plants, plants re allocation, cutting back, re-shaping, even growing veg. It’s all gardening and horticulture….
Secondly, you say you need to know the names of the plants and bla bla bla… well, I have worked in all season gardens exotic gardens inside private mansions (I’m sure with your years of experience you know what a all season exotic garden is) and I have worked with people that know almost little to nothing in gardening.. and in 2 seconds nowadays they can identify a plant with an app and deal with that same plant just like someone would that knows the name of the plant…
I don’t have a business my self anymore, as I make much more money working for my private client. One client is all I have, but I have a 45 acre land, with a all season exotic garden, private forest , huge greenhouse with 30 vegetable beds where I grow everything including herbs…. I’m not gonna go into who I work or bla bla.. but i just want to say that you came here almost shaming this man saying basically he doesn’t do gardening when in fact he does…. Oh by the way, I’m a graduated physicist… but have no solid qualifications in gardening….. still look after a place that was designed by a previous flower show winner… I could go on and bla bla but no point. Only point I have is - keep up Max, and if you ever get stuck with something you can always reply here and we find a way to contact eachother. Keep up the honesty and ignore low ignorant people with little to low kindness. Big hugs from Windsor.
Glad I read your post as the next time I need advice from someone who knows everything I’ll know who to speak to 😂
@@wealthgrowthtips2815 little to low kindness? i bet you had participation medals on your sports day ........
sometimes you have to face the truth, no matter if its brutal or feels wrong.
cutting grass and hedges does not make you a gardener like you say you are a "physicist".
your knowledge means nothing here, i was pointing out grass cutting etc. is not gardening but grounds maintenance, (i started on my local council you sound bitter that you cant emulate your previous show winner)........
since 94 i have been in business, only ever lost a client through death or moving away.........i still stand by what i say.
i started via my local council doing "grounds maintenance" (not gardening) of parks, splays and greens.
i also have clients of merit. and one client i have has a site of special scientific interest with limitation of my work and is mod property linked to stonehenge. (with rare orchids)
i listened, but you are wrong in terminology. this is the reason why i unfollowed this site, and others.
28 years later i am not going to take advice from a physicist, like you are not going to take advice from a gardener.............lol !
but have a great day !
Hi there if you have an email I'd love to ask you something, cheers loving the channel mate
maxwellsgrasscutting@gmail.com
Thanks for watching and your comment.